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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,274.60, 44,536.46 and 18,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,274.60, 44,536.46 and 18,124.71 is: 25,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,274.60 : 44,536.46 = 18,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,274.60/44,536.46 = 18,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,274.60x = 44,536.46 × 18,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,274.60x = 807,210,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,210,331.30/32,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.70

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